Navigating information literacy : your information society survival toolkit
by
Bothma, T. J. D. (Theodorus Jan Daniël)
Title
:
Navigating information literacy : your information society survival toolkit
Author
:
Bothma, T. J. D. (Theodorus Jan Daniël)
ISBN
:
9781775782278
Edition
:
3rd ed.
Publication Information
:
Pinelands, Cape Town : Pearson Education, 2011.
Physical Description
:
208 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
General Note
:
Includes index.
Contents
:
Information literacy -- Information sources and resources -- Portals, gateways and library websites -- Constructing a search query -- Internet searching -- Searching databases and online journals -- Organising and retrieving information on your computer -- Ethical and fair use of information -- Referencing and reference techniques -- Evaluating information and information sources -- Writing assignments and research reports -- 21st Century communication.
Abstract
:
"Navigating information literacy: your information society survival toolkit captures a range of skills and topics essential for students who intend positioning themselves in academic or workplace environments that are globallly connected and competitive. In these environments, information literacy is no longer a "nice to have" or recommended proficiency, but a life-long skill to be nurtures throughout advanced academic studies and workplace experiences. The clear, well-structured and informative text leads the reader through all aspects of information literacy and provides practical advice and relevant examples from a variety of international contexts."--Jacket.
Subject Term
:
Information literacy -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Electronic information resource literacy -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Added Author
:
Bothma, T. J. D. (Theodorus Jan Daniël)
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Copy |
|---|
| VC Pretoria | General Books | 002181197 | 028.7 NAV | 1 |